A Million to One

A Million to One

AN ELECTRIFYING DRAMA OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST SPORTS EVENT!

NR 1936 · 58 min · ★ 5.0 · Drama, Action

The son of a disgraced Olympic decathlete prepares to become a star in his own right. His quest is complicated by a beautiful girl and a bitter rival.

Directed by Lynn Shores · Written by John T. Neville

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